Day 45 Abbey Rd and Royal Albert Hall

Rain and more rain, coming and going but not cold.
Slow morning at home which was nice. After lunch we caught the train to Abbey road which is near St John's Wood station and Lords cricket ground.
Just as we got off the train it poured again...at the station was a white board with easy directions to Abbey Road so off we went. Lots of people at 'the crossing' which must really annoy the locals!! Everyone was very happy and and took turns with photos including taking photos for each other. It did help that the rain had stopped! Afternoon tea called so we walked to the High St via Lords cricket ground. Not allowed in as they were setting up for the West Indies match. Found a cafe for a coffee and a chance to dry off. Lovely parkland in this area and pretty planter boxes on the shop and apartment windows.
Got off at South Kensington station and walked towards Royal Albert Hall. As we had an hour and the sun was out, we continued to Kensington Gardens. Peter and Chris sat in the sun while Janet and I walked to the Peter Pan statue via the Albert Memorial, stopping to take photos of the squirrels!
Yummy dinner at Verdi, part of the Royal Albert Hall. Amazing concert, Franz Zimmer v John Williams...incredible orchestra and choir, great lighting, lasers and pyrotechnics. The conductor was MC too and did a fantastic job. All music from films over the years starting with the Star Wars theme just like in Boston with Boston Pops. Royal Albert Hall is huge and beautiful. It was nice to be able to walk around and take photos before the concert. Wonderful way to spend our last night away.Read more